JOB TITLE: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST REPORTS TO: PURCHASING SUPERVISOR EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL TIME - EXEMPT PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVE Using system tools and frequent communication with internal and external contacts, coordinates materials requirements and delivery schedules for assigned products and vendors. Position encompasses the flow of data and materials from the time that a material requirement is recognized/purchased to the receipt of these materials. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES • Create and manage purchase orders for area of responsibility, ensuring timely confirmation and delivery. • Actively track and manage all backordered products with each supplier to effect timely resolution. • Will be responsible for part shortage reporting and associated steps taken to address the issues. • Optimize inventory to support production needs and meet target inventory levels and turns. • Maintain relevant data in the MRP system, item master to include lead-time, order requirements, safety stock, and other order modifiers. • Have an active role in the identification, disposition, and report of OSMI (Obsolete/Slow Moving Inventory). • Actively assist in managing vendor relationships, including vendor compliance enforcement. • Continuously review purchased items and make recommendations to management based on history, forecasts, and trends. • Ensures accuracy and completeness of work by concentrating on and paying attention to detailed information. • Data collection/reporting for supplier metrics and general analysis. • Will take part in continuous improvement initiatives. • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are preferred of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required • Strong negotiation skills and customer service